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INTRODUCTION TO MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND NATURAL PRODUCT

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Manoj Kumar Yadav, Vikas Chandra Sharma, Prashant Yadav
ยป doi: :10.48047/AFJBS.6.7.2024.3143-3165

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Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products represent pivotal realms in the discovery and development of therapeutic agents. Beginning with an introduction to medicinal chemistry, the discourse navigates through the diverse classification of natural products, extraction techniques, and the significance of these compounds in medicine. It delves into the molecular intricacies of drug design, emphasizing key principles, drug targets, and the dynamic processes of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The narrative unfolds with a discussion on challenges encountered in drug development, offering strategic solutions to combat drug resistance, toxicity concerns, and high developmental costs. Following this, the exploration of natural products widens to include sources such as plants, microorganisms, and marine organisms, detailing their classifications and bioactive potentials. Techniques for the extraction and isolation of these compounds are scrutinized, showcasing the meticulous processes employed in their isolation. Looking towards the future, emerging technologies, the integration of computational methods, and the imperative of sustainability and ethics take center stage. The abstract highlights the trends of CRISPR technology, nanomedicine, machine learning, and quantum computing as catalysts for revolutionary advancements. It also underscores the ethical considerations and sustainable practices that are increasingly shaping drug development. This abstract concludes by emphasizing the implications for future research, including the imperative for precision medicine, green chemistry, and global collaboration. The synthesis of these key concepts underlines the dynamic evolution of medicinal chemistry and natural products, with future research poised to unlock novel therapeutic avenues, optimize drug delivery, and foster ethical and sustainable practices for the betterment of global healthcare.

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